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dainty

/ˈdeɪnti/

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1 · adj.

small, delicate, and attractive

小巧精致的

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The bakery sold dainty cakes decorated with fruit.
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那家面包店卖装饰着水果的小巧蛋糕。
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Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪnti/

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